Labelexpo Europe 2025: Hub for Education & Networking
Labelexpo Europe 2025 will deliver an enhanced education and community programme. When the doors open at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain, on 16 September 2025, visitors will step into the show’s largest iteration yet and a strong education and community space.
Over the past few months, the show has announced a series of ‘firsts’, making it one of the most anticipated editions in its 45-year history: the move to Barcelona, a wider focus on folding cartons and flexible packaging embracing the whole spectrum of the labels and outer packaging embellishment industry, the introduction of a dedicated space to address relevant industry topics and the affiliation of some of the most respected visionaries sharing their expertise on the show floor as Labelexpo ambassadors.
Education for Business Growth
New to Labelexpo Europe 2025 is The Pulse, a dedicated space designed to be the epicentre for education and networking and addressing the industry’s most current and pressing challenges. The spacious feature area offers complimentary access to visitors and will showcase pioneering advancements and discuss groundbreaking ideas focusing on sustainability – with an emphasis on PPWR, diversification opportunities for label converters into flexible packaging and folding cartons, and the future of AI and automation in the package printing industry.
Over 25% of existing exhibitors at Labelexpo Europe 2025 have portfolios that reach across labels, flexible packaging, and folding cartons. This convergence of technologies demonstrates how Labelexpo is now embracing the whole spectrum of the labels and outer packaging embellishment industry. Responding to these industry shifts, The Label Academy is delivering a master class on Folding Cartons for Label Converters.
RFID is a key technology which will help brands comply with mandates such as PPWR and the Digital Product Passport, track products across global supply chains, and engage with consumers. The Label Academy’s RFID Technology and Integration master class will explore how label converters can enter this market, including all stages of manufacturing RFID labels, testing, and encoding. Visitors will leave with a clear understanding of how the technology works and the full range of possible applications.
Industry expert and Labelexpo Global Series Strategic Director Andy Thomas-Emans says, “As our industry embraces the convergence of technologies across labels, flexible packaging, and folding cartons, and brands develop new needs for smart and sustainable packaging technology, education becomes the critical bridge to success. The Pulse arena and our specialised master classes equip professionals with the knowledge to navigate PPWR compliance, diversification opportunities, and emerging AI applications – ensuring they are prepared for tomorrow’s challenges today.”
Impressive List of Industry Experts & Speakers
Across The Pulse programme, Labelexpo ambassadors will act as keynote speakers or session leaders driving conversations across flexible packaging, folding carton, materials, sustainability, automation, and AI.
The appointed Labelexpo ambassadors include Christopher J Ellison, Owner, OPM (Labels and Packaging) Group; Corey Reardon, President & CEO, AWA Alexander Watson Associates; Marius Tent, Founder 360PackMastery and Founder & Director, ViaPackaging UG; Will Parker, Senior Strategic Adviser, Grano, and Managing Director, DataSpike; and Steve Metcalf, Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer (CAIO), Ad Legends, and CEO & CAIO, IMAGINE AI LIVE. These thought leaders will also share their insights across the Labelexpo channels, including in this exclusive video, where they discuss the future of the label and packaging industry. Watch here.
Leyla Acaroglu is another industry visionary and an acclaimed sustainability and circular economy change maker, who will deliver an inspiring and informative keynote session which promises to challenge the boundaries between design, business, and innovation.
Jade Grace, Managing Director, Labelexpo Global Series, says, “Our partnership with renowned industry leaders and experts as Labelexpo ambassadors represents a significant step forward in delivering exceptional value for show visitors. These visionaries bring unbiased insights that will help our community navigate challenges and embrace opportunities across the evolving package printing landscape.”
Community that Builds Meaningful Connections
As the world’s leading label and package printing industry event, Labelexpo Europe 2025 will promote many opportunities for the community to connect and celebrate.
A pre-event industry run on 15 September 2025 will see peers converging for a fun morning while enjoying stunning views of Barcelona. The next evening, Festa Barcelona will transform Time Out Market as the host of a celebratory evening which will also be the stage for the inaugural Labels & Labeling Global Awards.
Girls Who Print (GWP), a woman-owned, global nonprofit organisation dedicated to supporting women across their careers in print and graphic communications, will host a dedicated event with Executive Director Deborah Corn and Managing Director Pat McGrew, designed to inspire skill-building and spark meaningful connections.
Andrew Galloway, Group Director EMEA, Labelexpo Global Series, says, “Labelexpo has always been more than an exhibition – it’s where our industry comes together to share, learn, and grow. The community spirit at Labelexpo Europe 2025 goes beyond business – it’s about creating meaningful connections that drive our industry forward.”
